Human Resources Business Partner / Responsable Ressources Humaines F/M/X

Human Resources Business Partner (HR BP)

Location : Aimargues, near Montpellier (France)

Type of contract : Permanent (CDI)

Entity : Royal Canin France

Royal Canin is a global leader in health nutrition for dogs and cats. Our mission is to transform the health and well‑being of every cat and dog by pushing the boundaries of nutrition and knowledge in partnership with pet professionals. We are looking for a passionate Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in France and play a key role in achieving our 2030 strategic ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to define and implement the HR strategy in alignment with business priorities.
• Provide insights and recommendations on organizational design and effectiveness, culture, and talent management.
• Support and coach the French Leadership Group to enhance engagement and impact.
• Lead talent management processes: performance and development reviews (MDR), succession planning, and merit/compensation cycles.
• Support managers in executing the talent strategy to develop future leaders.
• Foster a culture that drives engagement and performance: support teams and hold them accountable for MAS impact‑planning sessions and follow‑through.
• Ensure a transparent and trusted associate experience in partnership with Associate Relations, the shared‑service centre and Rewards experts.
• Participate in internal and external HR projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Support the HR Director France in organization design, workforce planning, and recruitment (spans & layers).
• Partner with business leaders, finance, and data teams to monitor key metrics (headcount, wages, turnover) and drive data‑led recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar role, ideally in a matrix and international environment.
• Strong skills in talent management, organizational development, and change management.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to coach and collaborate with leaders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform decision‑making.
• Agility, proactivity, and genuine passion for developing people and organizations.
• Fluent in French and English.

Benefits

• Work with diverse and talented associates guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose‑driven company committed to building a better world.
• Work in a unique campus that gathers more than 800 associates.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
• Opportunity to be proactive, take initiative, and be rewarded for performance.